Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again Tuesday afternoon while the region deals with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred, which has been downgraded to a tropical depression. He said there was no set date for reopening, but the park service hoped to have a better idea by the end of the day Wednesday.Īs D.C.’s tallest structure, it is not uncommon for the Washington Monument to be struck by lightning. National Park Service Spokesperson Mike Litterst told WTOP the monument would remain closed at least through Wednesday as they await the delivery of the necessary replacement parts. The Washington Monument, at 555 feet, is routinely struck by lightning on its aluminum crown, which has been melted. There was no damage to the structure or elevator itself. It was clearly an indirect strike, presumably to a tree that was nearby. Systems affected by the lightning bolt include those that allow people to access the monument, as well as those that call and send the elevator. An amateur videographer captured the lightning strike while filming from the Lincoln Memorial. NPS originally announced its closure Monday to carry out repairs. Officials closed the Washington Monument on Monday after a lightning bolt struck the massive obelisk Sunday. “Repairs to the electrical access system are ongoing,” the National Park Service tweeted when announcing the monument would still be closed to the public on Tuesday. NEWS: Fox News, June 5, 2020: Washington Monument struck by lightning. That dramatic lightning strike damaged the monument’s electronic access system and repairs took longer. The Washington Monument still needs work done, after a lightning strike during Sunday’s thunderstorms caused damage that led to its closure. A few days later, after this prophecy by Hank Kunneman was released on May 31, 2020, a dramatic display of lightning in Washington DC, our nation's capital, was reported on major news headlines. (Courtesy Twitter/Travis Nix) The Washington Monument still needs work done, after a lightning strike during Sunday’s thunderstorms caused damage that led to its closure. The Washington Monument could soon reopen after being closed since a lightning strike Aug. In essence, the aluminum point became a victim of the design application and the lack of data and experience concerning lightning strikes on tall structures. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.Ī video posted on Twitter by Travis Nix captures the moment lightning struck the Washington Monument.
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